Women's March 2018

We are huge fans of Glennon Doyle, author of Love Warrior, and love her reflection on this year's Women's March in Washington D.C.

"Last year, we marched. This year, we run.

Last year, we proved to the world that women — united, intersectional and activated — make history.

This year, we prove that women — united, intersectional, and elected — makechangePlease text P2P tortvote (788683) to get a text to make sure you’re registered to vote. Share with your friends and family - make sure the voices of your people are heard in 2018 and beyond.

We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
And we’re done waiting.

What are you marching for today? For whom are you changing the world this year?" 

How are you creating change this year and supporting women's rights? It doesn't need to be complicated. You can simply be the best version of yourself and support the females around you and lift them up when needed. Remove competitive thoughts and words from your vocabulary. Learn to love and be yourself completely as you are and accept your flaws so you, in turn, can care for others.

Males can be the best fathers and teach their sons how to show respect to women. For their daughters, demonstrate how they deserve to be treated and support them and their endeavors fully.

For more information on this year's marches and future events, click here. 

If You Block Out Darkness You also Block Out Light...Be Open to Love

A sexist troll attacked Sarah Silverman. She responded by helping him change his life for the better.

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If someone attacked you, on twitter or elsewhere, how would you react? Would you have empathy and compassion for this person and know they were coming from a place of pain? That is exactly what Sarah Silverman did, and the effect it has had on this man's life is tremendous. Continue reading this beautiful story of love even in the darkest of places, here.

Being Alone Can Be Empowering

In our society today we often think of being alone as a bad thing, or something to avoid. Many of us have heard of the movie, Wild but did you know it is an actual true story? Above, the author shares her experience in the depth of the wilderness and how it brought her closer to her true authentic self. 

You may not want to go on a camping trip alone, but we encourage you to spend some time with just yourself, even if it is simply a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes, we need to be alone in order for our inner voice to have the opportunity to speak to us and guide us.

Inspiration is Everywhere-Never Give Up

Could you imagine Dr.Seuss books not existing? They are a staple in our homes and our childhoods. Their words have left an everlasting impression on us and have taught us so many simple life lessons. From Oh the Places You'll Go to The Cat and the Hat, each one of us has a special favorite book. Now classics, these books may not have existed without the determination of Theodore, now known as Dr.Seuss. Watch his inspirational story on how with ingenuity, pure determination and a good friend these books came to be. 

Exciting Changes in 2018 for THRIVE!

Jeff Taylor explains the exciting changes in 2018 for the THRIVE program! Interested in booking a class or learning more about coaching? Contact us!

Now is the time to THRIVE!

It may seem cliche but the end of the year really is a good time to reflect.

Reflect on the past year, what went wrong, what went right. Make a list, reflect on what you enjoyed the most and what were your favorite moments. We challenge you to make it a goal to do more of what you enjoyed and loved in 2017 and make plans now on your calendar to do it in 2018. It seems simple, but it really can be life-changing when you write down your plans and goals.

If you are looking for help and guidance in 2018, we encourage you to contact us, whether for a class, or coaching we are here to help you THRIVE. 

3 Tools to Make Your Holiday Season More Full of Joy!

It is the most wonderful time of the year....right? It certainly is full of an abundance of wonderful things and events but it is also one of the busiest and financially stressful times of the year for many. To combat all of the "To-do" lists and overwhelm, here are three tools to help. 

1. Watch this:

Even with the holidays, there can be too much of a good thing and over-scheduling can happen without us being conscious of it. Be mindful of your time and learn how to say no. Also don't beat yourself up for making things easier for yourself...instead, embrace the opportunities. Need to have 2 dozen cookies for your child's classroom tomorrow? Go ahead and purchase store-bought if you don't have time to spend in the kitchen. Hosting a big holiday gathering? It is ok to not get out all of the fancy plates and keep things simplistic.

What matters most this season is the quality time with those we love....not the details that we often give ourselves a hard time about.

2. Download this App called Moment.

Want to know how much time you are really wasting on your phone and what you are doing on your phone so much? Download the Moment app to find out.

Moment is an iOS app that automatically tracks how much you use your iPhone and iPad each day. If you’re using your phone too much, you can set daily limits on yourself and be notified when you go over. You can even force yourself off your device when you’re over your limit.

3. Savor The Good News

Now that you have freed up so much time from using your phone less, check out Good Newspaper for their print, online and podcast versions of extraordinarily good news that will be sure to lift your spirits.

An Excerpt from The Wisdom of Sundays

Those familiar with Oprah's Super Soul Sundays on her OWN Network will appreciate The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations. The conversation between Oprah and Michael Singer above is just one of the many gems found in the book. 

Within the pages you will find wisdom from visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality.

Books that Teach Children Compassion and Empathy

As the holidays draw near, it is always fun to give children something on their wish list but also to give them something meaningful full of life-long lessons. The following books come highly recommended and teach your little ones empathy, compassion and the power of goodness. 

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Celebrating Our Favorite Tools to "Give Thanks" Thanksgiving Week!

Can you believe Thanksgiving is here already? This Thanksgiving week, we celebrate some of our favorite ways to carry the thankfulness all throughout the year with our favorite tools to show gratitude. These are some ways we like to show gratitude to others as well as be more mindful of gratitude through our day to day activities. 

1. Gratitude Journal- Our favorite is The Five Minute Journal which comes in an electronic app and physical book form. The app even reminds you to write down what you are thankful for at certain times in the morning and evenings. 

2. Handwritten notes- In an age where everything is digital, nothing shows someone you care more than a nice card or note just for them. Jeff's absolute favorite stationery and cards come from Papyrus.  

3. A Sweet Treat- Showing someone you care doesn't need to be grand or expensive. A small sweet treat with a lot of thought and love behind it will show your loved one you are grateful for them and make their day. This is also a great way to show gratitude to your associates! Jeff's favorite is the cake pops from Starbucks! 

4. Make it Personal- If you really want to show thanks to someone you love, make them a book of all the things you love about them. Chatbooks makes it simple. Or if you want to have a simple gratitude book of all the things you are grateful for throughout the year, a chatbook would make a gorgeous addition to your coffee table.